Brackenwood Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 1RJ is located in the Roundhay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, LS8 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 1PT, LS8 1PX, LS8 1PY, LS8 1QX, LS8 1PS, LS8 1LR, LS8 1QG, LS8 1PU, LS8 1RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS8 1RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 55% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 43% | 45% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS8 1RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 62.3% | 17.1% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 20.1% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 40.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 31.6% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 17.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 22.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.5% | 9.9% | -14.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 24.1% | 9.7% | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 29.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.1% | 73.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 84% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 84.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.8% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackenwood Drive was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% higher than the Roundhay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brackenwood Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay and the 904th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,020 | 2024-09-23 | £194,329 |
| 86 Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2023-11-27 | £223,433 |
| 52 Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-17 | £221,494 |
| 52 Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-19 | £201,352 |
| 64 Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2021-09-27 | £197,061 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | 2out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 2out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidgett Lane Larder | 99 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 453 yd | |
| The Savvy Baker Cafe | 96 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 504 yd | |
| Rabbit Hole Coffee / Rabbit Hole Travelling Coffee Shop | 1 Stainburn Parade, Moor Allerton | 739 yd | |
| Capri At Roundhay | 112 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 829 yd | |
| El Bareto | 120 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 258 yd | |
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 845 yd | |
| Further North Bar | 194 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 932 yd | |
| The Regent | 15 - 17 Regent Street, Chapel Allerton | 949 yd | |
| Chapel Allerton Club | 19 Town Street, Chapeltown | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray's Fish And Chips | 221 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 479 yd | |
| Lidgett Pizzeria | 231 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 479 yd | |
| Chung Wa | 94 - 94A Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 504 yd | |
| G-WU Restaurant And Bar | 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 717 yd | |
| Pizza House Company (Moortown) | 302 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 717 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 55 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 678 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Chapel Allerton Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.